On Sunday, February 22, 2015 at approximately 10:00 p.m. EST a structure at the GROWMARK fertilizer facility in East Liverpool, Ohio caught fire.

Federal bill filed to block "Waters" expansion

Last week, HR 594, the "United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act," was filed.

Illinios General Assembly Gearing Up

It was a busy week at the state capitol with the inauguration of a new Governor and the 99th General Assembly.

USDA RCPP Program Announced

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Vilsack has announced 115 projects across the nation that will receive more than $370 million in federal funding as part of the new USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

Cultivating Master Farmers (CMF) seeks applicants for Class of 2017

Sometimes the best learning method is a conversation with someone who’s been there, done that. Now in its tenth year, the Cultivating Master Farmer program has provided just that, expert farm and family guidance from folks who have walked the walk.

A desire to pay it forward

Western Grain Marketing (WGM) motivated to support finding a cure for breast cancer with the Bushels for Breast Cancer program.

Agricultural retailers can NOW enroll their facilities in the ResponsibleAg program and undergo regular assessments every three years to ensure safety and best practices are being observed as related to existing federal regulations.

Environmental Respect Award Winners

Congratulations to the two FS System State Winners of this year's Environmental Respect Award!

Notice of Merger: GRAINLAND Cooperative and MINIER COOPERATIVE GRAIN COMPANY

The shareholders of GRAINLAND Cooperative and MINIER COOPERATIVE GRAIN COMPANY approved a merger of company operations effective Aug. 1, 2014.

Grain cooperatives earn Ceres Award

Four grain cooperatives were recognized by GROWMARK, Inc. with the Ceres award during the 2014 Grain Leadership Conference.

GROWMARK Board Members take the Capitol

GROWMARK recently attended the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) annual Washington Conference to learn about important issues affecting the agriculture industry and take those issues to house and senate representatives on the hill.
Click on the link to be directed to the GROWMARK newsroom where you can view the rich media press release. View pictures from the trip as well as listen in to Cassie Becker's interview with GROWMARK Board Members about their time at the Conference.

GROWMARK names Spradlin new CEO

Jim Spradlin, Morton, has been named chief executive officer of GROWMARK, Inc. effective September 16, 2014. He replaces Jeff Solberg who will retire in September.

GROWMARK, Inc. names 2014 summer intern class

In the fifty-fifth year of the program, 53 college students are exploring career opportunities as GROWMARK summer interns.

GROWMARK and John Deere Collaborate

GROWMARK and John Deere collaborate to increase ease and improve decision-making for producers and agronomists

Topics include: Iowa Association of Business and Industry Day on the Hill; Wisconsin Budget Address; Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council Funds Project for 2015; Illinois Farmers Roundtable for Nutrient Management and Soil Health

Topics include: Update on Issues with Chuck Spencer; Fertilizer Safety Alliance Established; Environmental Regulation of Ag; National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; Illinois Governor's State of the State Address

GROWMARK, Inc. supports prioritization of construction funding for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) to immediately continue designing at least one 1,200-foot lock, per the sequencing recommendations of the Inland Waterways Users Board.

Propane demand is largely based on weather and market conditions. Propane retailers make every attempt to forecast demand and plan for adequate supply long before the propane season approaches; however, changes in the propane supply network coupled with extreme weather trends and strong export markets can make this effort exceptionally difficult.